A first printing of this examination of the psychology and evolutionary history of dogs. Per the jacket flap, this work explores some surprising recent scientific findings that challenge conventional views about canine behavior. --- In tan and red paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket features endearing Colin Hawkins close-up photo of what might be a boxer. --- An excellent copy: clean, bright and newish. Unclipped jacket with slight soiling & curling to edges, else bright.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; 263 pagesView More...

This book presents all breeds of dogs with dozens of full color photos, with an emphasis on puppies. The photos are accompanied by commentary in English by Vito Buono. An entry in publisher's "CubeBook" series. --- In pictorial hardcovers, with puppies on the cover and a Bassett Hound on the back. --- With retailer's sticker to back cover and a little rubbing, else a newish, bright, firmly bound copy.; Square 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); 736 pagesView More...

A pleasing collection of reprinted horse-related stories by noted authors such as O. Henry, James Herriot, John Steinbeck and many others. In blue cloth-covered boards and dust jacket with illustration of a girl and her horse in mid-jump. With gift inscription on front free endpaper and moderate textblock edge soiling, otherwise a clean, unmarked copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 400 pagesView More...

Stated 6th impression, in full red cloth covers w/lettering in gilt on spine. Lightly chipped jacket, with orig. $7.95 price unclipped and in removable protecive mylar. Inked presentation remarks on ffep. --- Focus here is what goes on in the mind of a dog, with examination of topics such as tail chasing and fear of thunder. With many b&w photos. Mr. Fox earned degrees in both veterinary science as well as in psychology. ; 50353; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 240 pagesView More...

A first edition of this "autobiography" of a Doberman-mix named Bala. Abandoned at least once, Bala is determined not let that happen again. With black & white photos by Michael Winsor. --- In dark red paper-covered boards with blindstamped titling to spine. Dust jacket features closeup image of Bala to cover. --- An excellent copy: clean and bright though with remainder mark to lower textblock edge. Bright, unclipped jacket in good shape.; Square 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); 140 pagesView More...

A guide to the care and nurturing of seahorses for the marine aquarium. With plenty of color photos and black & white drawings. --- With back cover retailer's sticker, else clean, firm and unmarked.; Small Octavo (7-1/2 to 8 in. tall); 96 pagesView More...

First US edition of a work first published in the UK by Robinson Publishing Ltd. Per the jacket flap, this work is ". . .a superb collection of the wonderfully diverse and prolific observations that have been recorded about dogs and their relations with us through the ages." With a brief foreword by HRH Prince Michael of Kent and a preface by editor Frank Jackson. --- In textured red paper-covered boards with titling in gilt on spine; satin ribbon bookmark sewn in. With color E. E. Marshall painting "Three Dogs" to cover. --- With a small chewed spot to tail of spine, else a cl...View More...

A collection photos of Hollywood stars and their dogs, from Clark Gable's Buck (from The Call of the Wild) to Judy Garland's Toto (from The Wizard of Oz). Images, in black and white, from the films themselves or away from the movie set. --- In silver and white glossy pictorial covers with representative photos on front and back, duplicated on dust jacket. --- A clean, unmarked, firm copy in similar jacket.; Square Small Octavo (7-1/2 to 8 in. tall) ; 78 pagesView More...

A guide to the care and training of the spunky Cairn Terrier, "one of the most lovable and popular of all the Terrier family". With two sections of black & white photos. An entry in publisher's Foyles Handbooks series. --- In pictorial boards with image of a Cairn to cover. --- With chafing to and loss of outer clear skin at spine; otherwise binding in fairly decent shape in this Good only copy.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); 93 pagesView More...

First Edition. Irish-born Barbara Woodhouse became a fixture on U.K. television as a trainer of dogs. In this work, she provides advice when dealing with troublesome dogs. Includes several black & white plates. --- In textured off-white paper-covered boards with titling in black on spine. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- A Good only copy, with yellow highlighting on several leaves and with soiling to back cover; else a firm, solid copy.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall) ; 73 pagesView More...